Health and Human Services News

WIC participants cannot be penalized for seeking services such as nutrition and breastfeeding support under the new rules that went into effect on Monday, Feb. 24.

Attendees will learn about special techniques, proper preparation, and helpful products and supplies to help those with dementia bathe without the fear and fighting.

National Public Health Week is April 6-12, 2020. Washington County Department of Health and Human Services will honor significant contributions to public health that promote and support a culture of health and well-being in Washington County.

Any child without the required immunizations or an exemption certificate will not be allowed to attend school or child care on or after February 19 until they provide documentation of immunizations or exemption.

Washington County Public Health has released its first infectious disease report. The report provides the most current data on disease trends, case counts and in-depth articles on communicable diseases, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, tuberculosis and various outbreaks in the county.

Caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia can be challenging and overwhelming. Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services is offering a free six-week training geared toward helping unpaid caregivers.

Washington County has issued a “red day alert” today due to poor air quality. Air stagnation events, like we are experiencing now, can trap wood smoke pollution near the ground, where people breathe the smoke particles deep into their lungs.

Veterans Day and art workshop information for November 2019

The Early Learning Washington County (ELWC) Hub is working to engage the local community to help more families and children access early care and education services.

The 16th annual Washington County Family Caregiver Conference will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Tuality Health Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro.